Emmanuel College Warrnambool vs Warrnambool College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel College Warrnambool
Warrnambool · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,340 students · ICSEA 1064
Warrnambool College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Emmanuel College Warrnambool Warrnambool VIC | Warrnambool College Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 348 | #283 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #233 of 1,472 | #968 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,340 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 655 / 685 | 526 / 544 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | 166 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.2 | 86.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.emmanuel.vic.edu.au/ | www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 39.5).
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 1,070.
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool has grown faster over five years (12% vs -13%).
- •Emmanuel College Warrnambool is a catholic school while Warrnambool College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmanuel College Warrnambool better than Warrnambool College?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel College Warrnambool ranks higher (72.1 vs 39.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emmanuel College Warrnambool and Warrnambool College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel College Warrnambool has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool College has 12.4.
How do Emmanuel College Warrnambool and Warrnambool College rank in VIC?
Emmanuel College Warrnambool is 91st of 348 and Warrnambool College is 283rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.